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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
7
CLINT H. DENMAN Publisher Ward Denman Assistant Published every Thursday at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri Telephones 99 and 900
Yearly rates set at $1.50 for Scott and adjoining counties and $2.00 elsewhere. Terms are strictly in advance. Notice of second class matter entered March 9, 1908 at Sikeston post office, Missouri under the March 3, 1879 act.
A Sikeston business section showcase says somebody is on the job as streets and parks are clean inviting. Civic pride grows as residents are urged to contribute to Sikeston's "City Beautiful" by not trashing parks or streets.
An unhappy Sikeston woman’s deliberate act to end her life highlights the community’s need for compassion and support. The piece calls for more kindness, tolerance, and recognition of virtues to ease others’ burdens.
The Reading Club organized by Miss Beatrice Dobbins in Sikeston now has ninety members. The group encourages reviewing books to cultivate reading habits and develop a lifelong appreciation for good literature, praising the initiative and urging parental support for children's use of the library.
Sikestonians endured the peak season heat as temperatures neared 97 degrees. Farmers queried about corn, moisture, and rain noted heat’s impact on crops. A cotton planter urged calm about the heat while planning upcoming northern and eastern travel, reflecting on weather’s burden and balance.
President Roosevelt argues against sacrificing social gains to fund defense. He distinguishes between protecting pensions workers safeguards education and investments from gamblers versus preserving political machine relief agencies and needless public payrolls. If social gains entail the latter, elimination would free funds for defense.
A three to four year old boy lit matches Sunday afternoon in the kitchen to see the flame. He burned scraps of paper in the yard. The fire spread to dry grass and a fence, then to a pile of used tires where oil spattered and the entire tire stack erupted in flames. The flames were brought under control by the fire department, but the tires were destroyed.
The Herald notes a planter who brought in Mexican laborers claims local workers refused farm jobs when WPA offers lure them to town. He also tried recruiting former Butler county farm laborers from a colony, but they preferred town charity. The piece ties rising town populations to WPA employment.
Tillman W. Anderson of Commerce has filed for the Democratic nomination for senator from the 23d district. Anderson, who served as senator in 1920, seeks to succeed James C. McDowell of Charleston. Milo G. Gresham of Sikeston and Danforth Joslyn of Charleston also seek the Democratic nomination.
Charles A. Ferguson of Willow Springs was elected chairman of the Republican State Committee in Jefferson City by acclamation at a closed session. He succeeds Barak T. Mattingly of St. Louis, recently elected national committeeman.
The Treasury reports a deficit of 3.456 billion dollars in the first 11 months of the fiscal year ending June 30, with outlays at 8.596 billion and receipts at 5.141 billion. Officials warn defense spending may push the yearly deficit to about 4.174 billion, while public debt hits a new high near 42.808 billion. To finance defense, the administration asks Congress to raise the debt limit from 45 to 48 billion dollars.
The Forest Service says 1 100 000 trees will be shipped to farmers in 99 counties to be planted as wood lots erosion control and wind breaks. Reports from Kansas Texas Oklahoma Nebraska show quail pheasants and doves benefiting from field windbreaks across the region.
John Powell of the Powell Insurance Agency has been under treatment at St. John’s Hospital in St. Louis since last weekend and is expected to return home within a few days.
Readers can obtain all office forms at The Herald office. The notice directs interested parties to visit for copies and official documents. Forms are provided for varied civic and administrative needs with standard requirements and processing details.
Miss Vanita Harrell daughter of Mr and Mrs F O Harrell of Chaffee will wed Wilson Phillips son of Mrs Eddye Phillips of New Madrid in a single ring ceremony to be held at Immaculate Conception Church New Madrid officiated by Rev Walter A Riske. Attendants are Miss Ruby Nelle Logan and Oral Brown. The couple plans a week honeymoon in the South and will reside at 214 North Kingshighway Sikeston area after. Harrell resigns from Southeast Missouri Telephone Company where she served as cashier. Phillips is office manager of National Butane Gas Corporation.
The marriage of Miss Lillian Rita Derris of Sikeston and Charles A. Vandivort of Cape Girardeau, performed in Columbia on October 20, 1939, was announced Sunday. Both sets of parents named, with details of education and future plans. The couple will split time between Sikeston and Cape Girardeau, with Vandivort join farming in Cape Girardeau county.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mar. Bress of Matthews were held at 10 a.m. Saturday June 1 at the Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Gilbert Hardi officiating. Interment followed in Matthews Cemetery. Born February 14, 1865 at Flat River, she died Friday at her home at an advanced age. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Dorothy Deane and Mrs. Orbby Deane, and three sons Lyman Draper, Jesse Draper and Ashley Draper, all of near Matthews.
Funeral services were held today for John E Atwell 83 a resident near Sikeston Missouri with interment at Marston cemetery. He died at 10 45 last night at his son's home south of Sikeston after a period of poor health. He is survived by his son Lee and eight children including Esther Bake Grover Atwell Mattie Haymes Mary Duncan and others from Portageville Caruthersville and California.
Plans aim to host the largest crowd in Sikeston history as Cab Calloway and his 15 piece Harlem Cotton Club orchestra perform at the Sikeston Armory on Saturday night June 15. Jaycee sponsors report rapidly moving ticket sales and rising table reservations led by Dr. W M Sidwell with orders pouring in. Tickets are $3 in advance and tables for eight can be reserved by calling Sidwell.
Sikeston Scout leaders join Cape Girardeau Area Council for a two day conference at Camp Lewall on June 30 and July 1 to plan Southeast Missouri Scouting for the last half of 1940. A Phil lips Foundation grant spurs a district survey and new staff assignments will place Harold Nootz in Sikeston and Newton Place in Poplar Bluff to oversee Madison, Poplar Bluff, West and South districts.
Funeral services for Mrs Elmyra Jane Moody were held at the Church of God Vanduser with Rev O C Lewis officiating. Interment in Morley cemetery with Welsh services. Born December 8 1868 in Polk County Illinois she died June 1 at home in Vanduser aged 71 after months of illness. She is survived by husband J W Moody of Vanduser a daughter Hazel Sharp of Parma and three sisters Elmina Cain Harrisburg Th Senith Wright Poplar Bluff and Maude Baushn Matthews.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Welsh Funeral Home for Flora Mae Kernell with Rev. Gail Jackson of the Assembly of God church officiating Interment followed at Sikeston city cemetery She had lived in Sikeston for several years and died Saturday afternoon at her Edmondson Avenue home Born December 24 1886 in Obion County Tennessee she was 53 Surviving is a daughter Mrs Roscoe Baker of Charleston
SIKESTON PERSONAL NOTES report J Durbin remains unimproved after a Tuesday surgery at St Francis Hospital Cape Girardeau where he has stayed for weeks. Lacy Allard and daughter Evelyn return from Palestine TX after she taught there, stopping in St Louis to visit Mrs T B Dudley. Dr J A Hess in Dallas Texas is gravely ill and unimproved after a major operation. his daughters Caroline and Isabel are with him.
Mrs Lee Wilson of Charleston hosted guests with Mrs George Haws on Wednesday. Sam Branson and Jasper Miller traveled to Sikeston for a business trip Monday. Jasper Miller and family joined Mon roe McClain and sons near Chaffee on Sunday. Claude Chappell and wife of Diehlstadt visited Forrest Chappell family here Sunday. Myrtle Walker of East Prairie visits brother Ed Walker and family this week. Rex Pattengill and daughter with Mrs J A Schneider and sons saw his parents at Benton Sunday. H W New and son and David Sellers were called to Mississippi to be with a seriously ill mother. Ed Walker and sons, George Haws and children, and Christine Ferguson attended church at Charleston Sunday night.
Canalou reports share visits among residents with many relatives traveling to Sikeston and St Louis for shopping and business. The Canalea baseball team beat Vinson 8 to 3 on Sunday while students and teachers prepare for summer studies in Cape Girardeau and Baton Rouge. Regulars like Miles Davis, Dan Melton, and Virginia McLaurin appear in community updates with travel, illness, and schooling details.
Miss Cora Claudine Sharp daughter of Mr and Mrs E F Sharp of New Madrid and Robert R Jett son of Mr and Mrs W Jett of Poplar Bluff were married in Vienna Missouri on January 13. Both couples are MU graduates.
Former circus star known as The Great Renzo recounts a life spanning adoption by Frank Lemon of Lemon Bros Circus, work with Buffalo Bill and Barnum, a World War I era stint with a Berlin circus, two broken backs, self education, and a final decline into inactivity. His tale blends triumphs, injuries, and fading memories as he awaits life’s last curtain.
Dorothy Dean Marshall will travel to Cape Girardeau in the latter part of the week for a visit with her uncle H. V. Beal and family.
The Herald announces M. E. Montgomery as Democrat for Circuit Judge in Cape Girardeau Scott and Mississippi Counties subject to August 6 1940 primary. Frank Kelly seeks re election as Circuit Judge 28th Judicial Circuit. John Hobbs seeks Sheriff of Scott County. Joe Anderson elected August 6 1940. Lynn A. Ancell seeks re nomination as Scott County Assessor Democrat ticket. Ted Kirby seeks Richland township Constable in August 6 1940 primary.
A wandering Kentucky man, Davidson, died Tuesday night near Carpenter cemetery while traveling toward St Louis. State Patrol traced his identity after the crash. His son in Charleston reported the absence and aided the search. Davidson’s clothes were identified. his body was moved to Charleston and then Columbus for services. An inquest was deemed unnecessary and Laseter faced no charges.
Charles Leonard Kirk is expected to return home tonight from New Orleans Louisiana where he has been visiting friends since Monday.
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